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PPGA President Emily Puchalski and Vice President Natalie Lapointe at the 2023 Women's March. Puchalski and Lapointe started PPGA shortly before the march in response to the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.

Suffolk’s PPGA is bringing activism and advocacy to campus

Brooklyn Leighton, Opinion Editor April 9, 2024

At Suffolk’s chapter of Planned Parenthood Generation Action, nothing is a taboo subject. From safe sex to the what’s what in politics, PPGA discusses it all, and encourages students to as well.  When...

The Ford Hall Forum discusses the United States Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v Wade in 2022.

Ford Hall Forum tackles impact of Dobbs ruling

Alexis Crochiere, Asst. News Editor April 9, 2024

Suffolk University’s latest Ford Hall Forum brought a group of panelists together to discuss gender equality and reproductive rights to mark the second anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health...

Suffolk students pose for a picture in front of the White House in Washington D.C. Courtesy of Swara Gurau.

Suffolk students take trip to D.C. in partnership with Washington Center

Alexis Crochiere, Journal Contributor February 13, 2024

Earlier this year a group of Suffolk University students stayed in Washington D.C., thanks to Suffolk’s partnership with the Washington Center. Throughout the 10 day trip, they were able to attend alumni...

In the nation: Trump ruled not immune to a 2020 election trial, Newton teacher strike ends, three people plead not guilty in brothel ring case, Michigan school shooter's mother convicted of involuntary manslaughter

In the nation: Trump ruled not immune to a 2020 election trial, Newton teacher strike ends, three people plead not guilty in brothel ring case, Michigan school shooter’s mother convicted of involuntary manslaughter

Sarah Roberts and Leo Woods February 6, 2024

Newton teacher strike ends after 11 days An 11-day long teacher strike in Newton came to an end Feb. 2 after the Newton’s School Committee and Newton Teachers Association reached a tentative agreement. According...

Democrats sweep state elections ahead of 2024

Democrats sweep state elections ahead of 2024

Leo Woods, Photo Editor November 9, 2023

Voters across the United States cast their ballots on a number of matters, ranging from state legislators to constitutional amendments, Nov. 7, the final election day before the 2024 presidential primaries...

Boston City Hall

What to know about this year’s Boston City Council race

William Woodring, News Editor October 31, 2023

Bostonians will vote on both at-large and district councilors during this year’s City Council election Nov. 7.  Boston residents can vote early through Nov. 3 and vote by mail through election day...

The U.S. Capitol building.

Mike Johnson sworn in as newest House speaker

Avery Martin, Journal Contributor October 31, 2023

Mike Johnson was sworn in as speaker of the House of Representatives Oct. 25, ending a three-week search for a new speaker after the ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Johnson, the representative...

Latoyia Edwards and David Paleologos presented at a Ford Hall Forum about issues ahead of the 2024 election.

Pollster David Paleologos talks election ahead of 2024

Leo Woods, Photo Editor October 24, 2023

Suffolk University’s Political Research Center Director David Paleologos discussed some of the critical issues that are set to shape the upcoming presidential election Oct. 20 as part of the Ford Hall...

President Joe Biden during his 2020 campaign

Democrats react as New Hampshire primary deadline approaches

Ellie Gregory, Journal Contributor October 10, 2023

President Joe Biden will remove his name from the primary ballot in support of the Democratic party if New Hampshire does not reverse its law requiring it to be first in the primary by Oct. 14. The state...

Republicans during the removal of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Government shutdown averted until November with stopgap deal

May Lindeman, Journal Contributor October 10, 2023

A government shutdown was averted Sept. 30 by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy with a stopgap deal that will fund federal agencies for 45 more days and passed with broad bipartisan support.  Disagreements...

OPINION: The second Republican primary debate was a disorganized mess

OPINION: The second Republican primary debate was a disorganized mess

Aidan Burns, Journal Contributor October 3, 2023

Candidates took the stage for the second Republican presidential debate Sept. 28, hosted by Fox News. The candidates hoped to properly platform themselves and send an impactful message to the American...

Outside of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, where the second Republican Presidential Debate was held.

Second GOP debate talks frustrations about Trump skipping debates

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Seven Republicans vying for the party’s nomination attended the second Republican Presidential Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, Sept. 27. The GOP has hosted...

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